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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,180.81, 374,223.54 and 150,321.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,180.81, 374,223.54 and 150,321.05 is: 207,439.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,180.81 : 374,223.54 = 150,321.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,180.81/374,223.54 = 150,321.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,180.81x = 374,223.54 × 150,321.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,180.81x = 56,253,675,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,253,675,563.44/271,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,439.73

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